CW FREAK

I was pointed to a website the other day that looked like it was worth a look.

RESULT......

I am now addicted to CW FREAK . This little piece of software tests your cw speed and tests you against
others on the site.

At the present time I am very near to the bottom of the yearly ranking and at the very bottom of the monthly ranking.. It can only get better..

As I have mentioned in a previous post I a trying to build my speed to something to be proud of. This site looks like it will be of help. And fun too.

There are a few Youtube videos available to demonstrate the software in action (see below)  but there is nothing like using it. So download it and give it a go. ITS FREE...

Take a look...

  Screen shot of one of my attempts..Just as many great as terrible..Think i need to focus more.

Our Local Chapel collapsed

Not a radio post in any way shape or form (sorry)

At about 12:20am on Thursday morning a chapel in my local town collapsed. It had been closed for some time  and was up for sale.

I have posted a few pictures that I took on a visit on Thursday morning when the dust had settled and the emergency services had gone home.

Nobody was hurt in the collapse as the building was boarded up. The fire brigade searched the site with a dog in case of rough sleepers etc, but nothing was found.

 Side view from the road.

Front view from the lower steps.

side view from the upper steps.















Ok I lied about no radio.

On the radio front I will be out and about /P this evening cw 40m.. Just to test the swr on the vertical before saturday night when I will be operating full on, until the wee hours...see you on the bands..

Speeding up the cw.

Just lately I have been trying to speed up my cw speed. It has been quite a while since I passed my cw exam (20 years) So the first thing that I noticed was the mountain of morse training Apps, web sites and programmes that are now available to help..

My speed is hovering around 12-14 wpm but even at this speed I still need lots of practice.

I recently joined FISTS. This is a UK based club that have loads of resources and events to keep you happy all year long. There is a membership charge, but is is so low for the year that it is just there to cover admin etc.
I also joined SKCC  This is a free club based in the USA also with loads of good stuff. Just send them a request via their web site and they will send you a membership number valid for life.


Training programmes that I am using at the moment include LCWO  and a Koch method App for my tablet.

If you live in and around North Cornwall give me a shout via twitter or here and perhaps we can arrange a sked. @G0UFV.
I mainly use 2m, 70cm and 40m

Or my WEBSITE


I spent a little time adjustimg my vertical antenna for best SWR this morning as I had messed about with it a few weeks ago to work SSB.


This evening (Sun 24th Nov) I am hoping to take part in the FISTS ladder. This is an event that takes place twice a month for fists members, although anyone is welcome to join in.

Maybe see you there..